Tansen, Nepal is a special city to me because it’s the place my boyfriend was born. I have to say, I was super excited to see it, but I hadn’t done any research before arriving. It didn’t seem necessary since I had a tour guide who was born and raised there. The truth is, I […]
Australian Camp, Nepal: Village & Trekking Guide
Australian Camp, Nepal is a popular weekend destination for locals looking to escape city life in Pokhara. This trip can easily be done in a day or as an overnight trip. It’s also a popular lunch stop along the Mardi Himal Trek and the Annapurna Base Camp Trek (if you use the old route). Australian […]
Mera Peak Climbing Itinerary: 15 Day Route
I decided to climb Mera Peak on a bit of a whim when the original trek I’d planned to Upper Dolpa turned out to be too expensive. Swotah Travel & Adventure gave me a Mera Peak climbing itinerary, but after doing some research I asked if I could make some alterations. I wanted to make […]
Pharping, Nepal: Things to do, Hotels, Monasteries, Hikes & More
After finishing up a fairly exciting three day trek around the southwest portion of the Kathmandu Valley, we decided to stop in Pharping which was on the way home. It was a place I’d never heard of before, and I couldn’t even locate it on Google Maps. It seemed clear that this would be a […]
Pothana, Nepal: Village & Trekking Guide
Pothana, Nepal is a small village along the Mardi Himal trekking route just south of the Annapurna Range. It’s located in the Annapurna Conservation Area and can be accessed both by walking and by vehicle. The village formed around 1970 when expeditions began to come to the area. In 2000, it was a popular camping […]
Trekking for Beginners: 10 Simple Tips for Success
Trekking for beginners can be daunting to say the least! My very first time trekking, I honestly had no idea what I was doing. I signed up for a three day two-night trek in the hills of Myanmar. It was beautiful, but I didn’t know what to pack or what “trekking” actually was. Once I […]
Kulekhani Lake Trek Itinerary: 3 Day Trek in Nepal
As much as I love long term trekking, I can’t do it every single day. Yet, sometimes I want a break from the Kathmandu Valley. I’ve been searching for short treks that can be done by all age ranges and by those with no trekking experience. Sometimes people don’t want to spend weeks roughing it […]
Bandipur, Nepal: City Guide & Photography
Bandipur, Nepal is one of those places you hear about all the time, and you think there is no way it will live up to the hype. Yet, my visit there somehow exceeded my expectations. Walking down the streets of Bandipur is like taking a trip to France or Italy without leaving Nepal. Beautiful architecture […]
The Hike to Everest Base Camp: What It’s Like
When I set out on my trek, I thought it would change me. The hike to Everest Base Camp sounds so impressive that I was sure I’d have some kind of epiphany in the middle of the Himalaya. It was a sure thing. Is there any better place to find yourself then at the bottom […]
Pittam Deurali: Village & Trekking Guide
We did not plan to stay in Pittam Deurali as our original itinerary said to spend the night in Pothana. I’m happy we walked further because the next day was long and we were able to save ourselves an extra hour of w alking. Pittam Deurali has been a village for over 30 years and […]